The Athletic · Oct 1, 2017
The Canadiens end the preseason schedule on a high note
It's late in the first period and Alex Galchenyuk is already behind the eight ball due to a penalty off the opening face off, which led to a quick goal for the Ottawa Senators.
He scores his first goal of the preseason with just 34 seconds left in the period, and the weight of the world is lifted from his shoulders. Less than 30 seconds later he added a beautiful assist on Andrew Shaw's goal.
Perfect, I thought. Galchenyuk's redemption will make for a great post-game story.
Enter Carey Price and his multiple showstopping saves, a defense that showed promise, multiple lines that finally clicked, special teams that produced, and suddenly there were a bevy of options available.